The holiday season is upon us and the Montérégie is your destination to find stores and businesses that will inspire you and help you find great gift ideas. Come discover gourmet specialty stores, locally-grown products and local merchants, and immerse yourself in the warm and festive atmosphere of Christmas markets. Here are our suggestions for the best places to do your holiday shopping.
Ma Caféine, Boucherville
Ma Caféine is a store based on the discovery and sharing of everything related to coffee, tea and yerba mate drinks. The quality and diversity of the products offered are matched only by the enthusiasm of the staff, who want you to have an unparalleled shopping experience. Ma Caféine’s is based on the idea that no two people like their preferred drink in the exact same way, and therefore everyone’s unique taste should be respected. The boutique also sells gift boxes specially designed for the holiday season. These boxes will be a guaranteed hit with all coffee lovers.
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Les Épices de Marie Michèle, Chambly
For over 20 years, Marie Michèle Nahas has been creating exquisitely refined spice blends. Her blends are made from only the finest dried herbs and spices and will be the secret weapon that will bring your dishes over the top. Browse the store and discover boxes tailored for gourmets and apprentices alike. It’s the ideal gift for the person who will spend a lot of time in the kitchen during the holiday season.
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Roger picnic, Saint-Charles-sur-le-Richelieu
Within the sprawling Mouton Village domain is Roger Picnic, a market cuisine restaurant with a country feel that offers meals that will please everyone. Roger serves up eclectic, cheerful and colourful food catered to all needs, whether you’re vegetarian, gluten-averse or omnivore. For the holiday season, in collaboration with the Mouton Village kitchen team, Roger Picnic concocted comforting winter dishes with a focus on local agricultural products. Along with the rest of the enchanting setting of Mouton Village, Roger Picnic will surely become an unavoidable stop in your future Montérégie getaways.
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Marché de Noël de Marieville, Marieville
From December 3rd to 5th, the Marieville Christmas Market will be back for its 11th edition. Roughly 30 craftspeople and food producers from the area, set up in pretty little houses or under a large tent, will welcome you in a festive atmosphere. Take in a wide range of activities for all tastes, and then stop by downtown Marieville to complete your holiday shopping. Come and meet the merchants and restaurant owners, who will welcome you with open arms!
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La Féérie au Lac du Village, Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville
Located near the old presbytery in the Lac du Village Park of Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, La Féérie au Lac du Village is a seasonal event featuring no less than 20 little houses with an exceptional cachet, in addition to a large tent built in the parking lot adjacent to the parish house that allows you to shop comfortably when the temperature drops. More than 75 kiosks are set up, serving up products from local craftspeople and local dairy and agricultural farms. From December 2nd to 5th, drop by and get inspiration for your holiday gifts.
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Les Saveurs des Fêtes de Brossard, Brossard
This year, the Saveurs des Fêtes event in Brossard will once again highlight arts and crafts, creative trends and gourmet products, not to mention the outdoor and indoor activities, demonstrations and workshops you can expect from the event every year. Browsing the site dedicated to gourmet products will undoubtedly lead to some great finds for your holiday cooking. It all happens November 19th to the 21st, then again November 26th to the 28th. Go and have a look, you won’t be disappointed!
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As you can see, shopping for local products in Montérégie is just the way to make your holidays a success!